SANTS acknowledges the Traditional Owners across South Australia and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Assistance for South Australian Aboriginal groups
CEO Keith Thomas spoke to Aboriginal Way about SANTS' role as the native title service provider for South Australia and our involvement with First Nations of South Australia Aboriginal Corporation, Tarrkarri - Centre for First Nations Cultures, the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance, Closing the Gap and more.
Mr Thomas warmly welcomes Aboriginal groups with any questions about State and National matters to meet with him, by contacting: MelissaM@nativetitlesa.org
In our Winter edition, you’ll find these stories and more:
• Traditional Owners launch inaugural light show at Innamincka
• SA’s Voice to Parliament
• Western Kaurna remains laid to rest at award-winning memorial park
• New First Peoples ranger team for the Riverland and Mallee district
InFocus: we put a magnifying glass on Aboriginal groups who are creating exciting social and economic developments for their communities.
Teresa Gallo, the Chairperson of Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Traditional Land Owners Aboriginal Corporation, shares some interesting projects planned in the Innamincka area.
Kaurna signs national parks co-management agreement
In August, the South Australian Government announced a co-management agreement with Kaurna Yerta Aboriginal Corporation (KYAC) for three Adelaide national parks.
Each year Perpetual distributes over $100 million from the charitable trusts and endowments it manages. Perpetual’s IMPACT Philanthropy Application Program allows philanthropists and Not-for-Profits (NFPs) to connect, and allows NFPs to demonstrate how they improve outcomes for the communities in which they operate through a unique application and funding approach
Join the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance
The First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance is a coalition of First Nations member organisations working to improve protections for our precious cultural heritage.
Send the Alliance an email confirming you want to join with the following information:
1) Name of organisation
2) Contact name, title,
3) Email phone and address details
4) Logo – jpeg file (to appear on our website)
First Nations of South Australia Aboriginal Corporation (FNSAAC)
The First Nations of SA Aboriginal Corporation (FNSAAC) is the peak body for First Nations across South Australia made up of representatives of Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs). FNSAAC has the authoritative voice on issues relating to South Australian Aboriginal people's heritage and wellbeing. To sign up as a PBC or find out more, please contact melissam@nativetitlesa.org.
The National Native Title Council
The National Native Title Council (NNTC) is the peak body for the native title sector. Through the native title system, the Council advocates for the rights and interests of all First Nations people. SANTS encourages PBCs to become a member, as an opportunity to add their voices to the national dialogue on issues impacting native title rights and interests.
